Carol Jean Michels went to the Lord March 22, 2022, surrounded by her husband, most of her children and grandson Tucker at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont. Carol was born May 14, 1945, to Jens and Marie Jensen in Plentywood, Mont. She was the last of six, following Ellen, June, Johnny, Shirley and Lillian. She married Gary Ereth in January of 1961 and, together, they had Craig, Wanda, Sandra, Timothy and Tasha. They lived in many places together, including southern California, Arizona, Wyoming, western Montana and Medicine Lake before moving to Carol’s family farm west of Medicine Lake, Mont. They eventually divorced. Carol and Jeff Michels blended their families into one in the early 1990s, living together on the family farm raising their two youngest daughters, Tasha and Danielle. They were later married in March of 2011. Together, they owned C& J Automotive, where they worked together for many years. Carol was known by many for her excellent cooking due to her time working in area cafes and clubs. She also worked as a cook at Medicine Lake Schools for a time. Her kids really loved being able to see her during the day. Later, she owned Carol’s Cafe in Froid, Mont., where she shared her culinary skills with whomever was lucky enough to stumble upon it. The pizza there was very popular. We were all blessed by her love of baking cookies, cakes and breads. She had many other skills, and her family and others benefited from them. She was an accomplished seamstress, sewing many of the suits and dresses for her older sons’ and daughters’ proms, special performances and sweetheart balls, as well as chic coats for her younger daughters. She even sewed clothing for others as a way to earn extra income in the early years. Upholstery became another skill she mastered, owning an upholstery shop in Medicine Lake in the early 2000s. Carol loved flowers and planted them to enliven the outside living spaces at her country home. She especially liked visiting the area nurseries to find just the right varieties. Her artistic side found expression in painting as well. She painted landscapes and wildlife, and some of these grace the walls of her home. Mom was interested in many things, having once taken a course in small engine repair. She was a car buff and got a kick out of driving her Mustangs, of which she owned three over the years. Reading was another favorite pastime, in which she finally got to indulge in her later years. She shared her books generously and was blessed by Hope’s book shelf at the Honker Pit. Family was very important to Mom, and she took care of her own mother until it was no longer safe for her to do so. She then took a job at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home to be close to her and continue caring for her. Carol was blessed with many grandkids and, even though she didn’t get to spend a lot of time with each of them, she loved them all. One of her grandsons, Tucker, had a close bond with his grandma. They shared a love of cars, rock music and long visits at the farm. Motor Magic was the big annual family gathering for many years. The stock car and drag races were some of her favorites. Several family members joined her and Jeff making this a time to look forward to. Concerts at the Minot State Fair were also a highlight of the year. Mom really enjoyed the rock venues, attending Def Leopard and Lynyrd Skynyrd to name a couple. Hair Nation was a favorite setting on her vehicle’s radio. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Jeff; and her children, Craig (Yong-Nam) Ereth of Minot, N.D., Wanda (Tim) Spaabeck of Fairview, Mont., Sandra (Demcy) Davidson of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Tim (Hope) Ereth of Medicine Lake, Mont., Tasha (Stephen) Roness of Medicine Lake, Mont., and Danielle (Jordan) Stratton of Williston, N.D. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, S’Tayyarr, Zephyrique, Conan, Hezekiah, Travis, Chance, Laken, Haelee, Chelby, Oly, Tamara, Vernie, Amanda, Tristan, Kennedy, Tucker, Dayvin, Everett, Locklyn, JD, Weston, Nolyn, Ethan and Brooklyn. Great-grandchildren include Shaylene, Yelena, Bentley, Savonne, Brielle, Owen, Kingston, Kadence, Kyri, Kirby, Adyn and Hadley. One remaining sister, Shirley Rasmussen of Culbertson, also survives her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Jens; brother, John; and sisters, Ellen, June and Lillian. To plant memorial trees in memory of Carol Jean Michels, please visit https:// www.fulkersonsplentywood. com/obituary/carol-michels/ gifts?campaign=obituaryInline- gifts-textLink-obitText to visit our Sympathy Store. A memorial service will be held at the Medicine Lake Fire Hall on April 1, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. Following the memorial service, fellowship will continue at the Honker Pit. (Paid Obituary)

Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, died Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born June 4, 1937, in Glasgow to Ingvar and Myrtle (Paulson) Barstad. He was proud to be a lifelong resident of the Glasgow community. He fouynd Georgia Krall in Culbertson and they were married on Aug. 12, 1962, and raised three sons. He hired on with the Great Northern Railroad at the age of 17. On March 9, 2000, Conductor Barstad was authorized to discard his timetable, rule book, safety shoes, railroad watch and pager after 45 years of unblemished service with the GN, BN and BNSF railroads. He was devoted to his family and, in particular, loved cheering on his many children and grandchildren in their sports and other school activities. He enjoyed long distance running, fishing and golfing with friends. He supported the Glasgow area community through the church, Sunday morning AA group and sustainment of public fitness facilities. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; brother, Harvey; sons, Charles, Robert and Bruce; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow to share stories and celebrate his life. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Military honors will be presented after the service. A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery.

Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, died Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born June 4, 1937, in Glasgow to Ingvar and Myrtle (Paulson) Barstad. He was proud to be a lifelong resident of the Glasgow community. He fouynd Georgia Krall in Culbertson and they were married on Aug. 12, 1962, and raised three sons. He hired on with the Great Northern Railroad at the age of 17. On March 9, 2000, Conductor Barstad was authorized to discard his timetable, rule book, safety shoes, railroad watch and pager after 45 years of unblemished service with the GN, BN and BNSF railroads. He was devoted to his family and, in particular, loved cheering on his many children and grandchildren in their sports and other school activities. He enjoyed long distance running, fishing and golfing with friends. He supported the Glasgow area community through the church, Sunday morning AA group and sustainment of public fitness facilities. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; brother, Harvey; sons, Charles, Robert and Bruce; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow to share stories and celebrate his life. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Military honors will be presented after the service. A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery.

On March 4, 2022, Stanley Hansen, age 79, of Paulden, Ariz., passed away. Born April 8, 1942, in Williston, N.D., to parents Florence and Otto Hansen and resided in McCabe, Mont. (Dain Valley). Stanley went to school and graduated from Culbertson High School located in Culbertson, Mont. Stan married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Gobin) Hansen, on June 8, 1963 in Froid, Mont. Stanley

Andrew G. “Andy” Anderson Jr. of Glasgow died March 3, 2022, in Billings. He was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Medicine Lake to Andrew G. and Aashield (Rue) Anderson. The family moved to Glasgow shortly after his birth. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent two years stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif. Following discharge,

Jacie Jo Campbell, four, died Feb. 27, 2022. She was born Jan. 5, 2018, the fifth of six siblings. She had so much life and love yet still to give. She also took on a very special position of being “daddy’s girl.” She loved watching cartoons and playing with her Barbies. She was a very smart girl, often getting called out on it by friends and family. She joined her big brother, Jathyn, in preschool. Together, they were inseparable, always playing, learning and just having fun no matter what. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Sarina Campbell; siblings, Chiilaabee Harlan, Jathyn Thomas, Rylan Cruz, Richard III and Hamyanie Campbell; grandparents, Harvey Sr. (Monica) Campbell; and great-grandparents, Alva Bighorn and Windy Ackerman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at the Brockton Cultural Center. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

John Duane Manning, 87, Homestead died Jan. 30, 2022, at his son's home in Worden. He was born to William Manning Sr. and Gladys (Mork) Manning on Aug. 16, 1934, at the family ranch in Homestead, joining his sister Dorothy two years his senior. John's family was part of the Assiniboine/Sioux Fort Peck Tribe. He was raised on the family ranch west of Homestead and John and Dorothy were educated in Medicine Lake. He joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. His time in the military was his only absence from the Manning family ranch. He married JoAnn Lizotte of Froid on Dec. 8, 1971. To this union, two children were born, John William “JW” and Jolynn Anastasia Manning. He enjoyed bronc riding and loved rodeos attending the NFR rodeos in Oklahoma and later in Las Vegas, Nev. Many trips were made to rodeos where he instilled the love of the sport to his son. He and JoAnn later divorced. He lived out his days at the family ranch near Homestead until failing health when he went to stay with his son in Worden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Ann, from a previous marriage. He is survived by his son, John William “JW” Manning of Worden; sister, Jolynn Anastasia Voth of Sharon Springs, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2022.

John Duane Manning, 87, Homestead died Jan. 30, 2022, at his son's home in Worden. He was born to William Manning Sr. and Gladys (Mork) Manning on Aug. 16, 1934, at the family ranch in Homestead, joining his sister Dorothy two years his senior. John's family was part of the Assiniboine/Sioux Fort Peck Tribe. He was raised on the family ranch west of Homestead and John and Dorothy were educated in Medicine Lake. He joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. His time in the military was his only absence from the Manning family ranch. He married JoAnn Lizotte of Froid on Dec. 8, 1971. To this union, two children were born, John William “JW” and Jolynn Anastasia Manning. He enjoyed bronc riding and loved rodeos attending the NFR rodeos in Oklahoma and later in Las Vegas, Nev. Many trips were made to rodeos where he instilled the love of the sport to his son. He and JoAnn later divorced. He lived out his days at the family ranch near Homestead until failing health when he went to stay with his son in Worden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Ann, from a previous marriage. He is survived by his son, John William “JW” Manning of Worden; sister, Jolynn Anastasia Voth of Sharon Springs, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2022.

Trudy Elaine Menz, 42, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Fort Kipp, died Feb. 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City. She was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Poplar to Gale Myron Menz and Bonnie Mae Russell-Menz. She was the middle child of nine brothers and sisters. She grew up on the farm in Fort Kipp and attended school in Culbertson where she participated in track and basketball. She was a baptized/member at Red Eagle Memorial Church where she attended Bible school and assisted with all church events. She was raised by her grandparents, Lida and Gale Menz, and she enjoyed being in the kitchen. Lida was her biggest supporter and they would cruise all over together. She had the biggest heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She was always joking, teasing her friends, co-workers and family. She was always there to lend a hand or help someone in need, often helping babysit many children. She had two children, Emerlee Lynn Menz and Jason Lee Trinder. She kept all their paperwork from grade school and was proud of their accomplishments. One of her highlights in life was the birth of her grandbaby. A second grandbaby will be here in April and will be named in her memory. She enjoyed walking, riding her bike, cooking, cleaning and visiting friends and family. She had various jobs but enjoyed working at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Poplar. She is survived by her mother Bonnie Menz; children, Emerlee and Jason; sisters, Stacey Summers, Danelle Olsen, Gale Menz, Myron, Misty Haase, Dustin Menz, Leslie Menz and Kaycee Menz; and grandmothers, Darlene Left Hand and Cyndi Bighorn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Red Eagle Church in Fort Kipp. Interment was at the Menz Family Cemetery in Fort Kipp. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.